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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NAPSI)-It's a widely held belief that for those born after 1982, navigating the Internet is a piece of cake. But what about the rest of us?
Recent research indicates that nearly one in four (24 percent) Web users watch online video at least once a week; over two-thirds (69 percent) watch at least once a month. Unfortunately, if questioned, the majority of our population would probably tell you that entertainment comes out of the black box in their living room, not from the Internet.
The general perception is that the Internet remains a minefield of entertainment choices and varying risks probably too vast to get your arms around in one lifetime.
From online video to radio to games, movies, news and live streaming bonus material and bloopers that don't make the cut on TV, there's something out there for everybody. Netflix now offers movies on demand, while Yahoo! Music, Rhapsody, Metacafe and Shockwave are great resources for music, video or online games. But what if you want a little bit of everything in one spot?
A good place to start would be to look for entertainment packages online that offer top picks in the most popular entertainment categories. To suit your entertainment needs, look for packages that include movies, videos and hard-to-find content that you might otherwise have to pay a premium, or worse still, spend hours looking for.
Not Just for Teenagers
Sites such as SuperPass (www.real.com/superpass) offer comprehensive entertainment options with music, radio, games, movies and TV all in one.
Digital Music? Movies? Online games? Is this really a site for the entire family? Most of these options, and especially online gaming, might seem to appeal mostly to teenagers. However, an interesting trend revealed by the Casual Games Association shows that the leading gaming demographic is women-making up nearly 74 percent of all paying players online.
In addition, a PEW Internet study reported that nearly 33 percent of Americans over the age of 65 and 70 percent between 50 and 64 are surfing online for information on health, gaming and entertainment.
Every family member can find a hobby or use for the site-whether it's building a music and video library with songs and videos or watching indie movies online. Sharpen your poker skills by drawing from two-time World Poker Tour Champion and five-time WSOP Final Table Phil Gordon, explore the infamous MIT Blackjack Team featured in "Bringing Down the House" or lean on World No. 2 Jim Furyk and Fred Funk for tips to improve your golf game.
Security Features and
Parental Controls
A constant fear for the digital entertainment novice is security, malware and unnecessary downloads. Included in the SuperPass entertainment package is award-winning software that will keep you safe online and your PC working smoothly-including virus protection, firewalls, PC tune-up and repair, as well as home networking.
Moms will love the parental controls feature that ensure kids are safe as well. So if you're not challenging your child playing "Super Collapse" the next time your child says he's bored, in addition to keeping him occupied, you'll also know he's safe online. What more could mom ask for.
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